Agoraphobia 201

Module 1: Advanced Understanding of Agoraphobia
1.1 Exploring Subtypes and Variations of Agoraphobia
1.2 Neurobiological Factors in Agoraphobia
1.3 Impact of Early Life Experiences on Agoraphobia
1.4 Crisis Intervention Strategies for Agoraphobic Episodes

Module 2: Advanced Diagnostic Approaches for Agoraphobia
2.1 Differential Diagnosis of Agoraphobia
2.2 Assessment Tools and Rating Scales
2.3 Interview Techniques for Agoraphobia Evaluation
2.4 Diagnostic Challenges and Co-occurring Disorders

Module 3: Cognitive Restructuring and Exposure Techniques
3.1 Advanced Cognitive Restructuring Strategies
3.2 Gradual Exposure Therapy vs. Flooding
3.3 Group Therapy Approaches for Agoraphobia
3.4 Addressing Emotional Avoidance in Agoraphobia

Module 4: Innovations in Agoraphobia Treatment
4.1 Mindfulness-Based Therapies for Agoraphobia
4.2 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
4.3 Psychodynamic Approaches for Agoraphobia
4.4 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in Agoraphobia

Module 5: Pharmacotherapy for Agoraphobia
5.1 SSRIs and SNRIs in Agoraphobia Treatment
5.2 Benzodiazepines in Short-term Symptom Control
5.3 Atypical Antipsychotics in Agoraphobia Management
5.4 Investigational Medications for Agoraphobia

Module 6: Managing Agoraphobia in Specific Contexts
6.1 Agoraphobia and Substance Use Disorders
6.2 Agoraphobia in Autism Spectrum Disorders
6.3 Agoraphobia and Chronic Pain Conditions
6.4 Agoraphobia in Neurological Disorders

Module 7: Cultural Considerations in Agoraphobia Treatment
7.1 Cultural Competence in Agoraphobia Assessment
7.2 Culturally Tailored Interventions for Agoraphobia
7.3 Addressing Stigma and Cultural Beliefs
7.4 Multicultural Competence in Agoraphobia Care

Module 8: Trauma-Informed Approaches in Agoraphobia
8.1 Integrating Trauma Therapy with Agoraphobia Treatment
8.2 EMDR and Agoraphobia Recovery
8.3 Schema Therapy for Agoraphobia Treatment
8.4 Metacognitive Therapy and Agoraphobia Recovery

Module 9: Advancements in Agoraphobia Research
9.1 Neuroimaging Studies in Agoraphobia
9.2 Genetic Markers and Agoraphobia Risk
9.3 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in Agoraphobia
9.4 Treatment Innovations Virtual Reality and Technology-assisted Exposure

Module 10: Agoraphobia and Neurological Disorders
10.1 Agoraphobia in Traumatic Brain Injury
10.2 Agoraphobia and Parkinson’s Disease
10.3 Agoraphobia and Multiple Sclerosis
10.4 Agoraphobia in Stroke Survivors

Module 11: Addressing Agoraphobia in Therapy Settings
11.1 Risk Assessment and Suicide Prevention in Agoraphobia
11.2 Complex Comorbidity Patterns in Agoraphobia
11.3 Treating Agoraphobia as a Transdiagnostic Syndrome
11.4 Integrating Treatment Models for Co-occurring Disorders

Module 12: Handling Complex Agoraphobia Cases
12.1 Complex and Treatment-Resistant Agoraphobia Cases
12.2 Agoraphobia with Dissociative Features
12.3 Agoraphobia and Personality Disorders
12.4 Concurrent Psychiatric and Medical Conditions in Agoraphobia